Sarah Bates
Woodlake Entertainment
St Louis
1
year of professional experience
Adaptable on-set professional with strengths in teamwork, problem-solving, and taking direction quickly. Known for maintaining focus in fast-paced productions, supporting smooth scene execution, and adjusting easily to changing blocking and set needs.
Work History
Lead Stand In
1 Month- Demonstrated self-motivation by taking initiative on projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Collaborated effectively with team members on various projects.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Collaborative partner to the Director of Photography, Director, and Camera Crew, executing complex marks and blocking to streamline the lighting and framing process.
- Maintained precise physical positioning and matched the lead actor’s exact movements during technical rehearsals to ensure optimal camera focus and framing.
- Studied and replicated the lead actor's posture, pacing, and physical mannerisms to help the camera department anticipate camera moves and lens adjustments.
- Assisted the lighting department by holding precise marks for extended periods, allowing for meticulous adjustments to key lights, backlights, and shadows
Background Actor
- Adapted quickly to costume, makeup, and set changes between takes.
- Adapted quickly to set changes between takes.
- Collaborated with cast and crew to support smooth background action.
- Followed production instructions to match scene continuity and director direction.
- Hand-selected by director from background pool for a featured, high-intensity scene to disrupt an active scrimmage.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Skills
Athletics: Experienced swimmer (freestyle
breaststroke
and butterfly) .
Set Coordination
Problem-solving
Blocking techniques
Athletics & Stage Combat: Experienced swimmer (freestyle
breaststroke
and butterfly).
Professional Demeanor
On-set demeanor
Timeline
Lead Stand In
Woodlake Entertainment
07.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Background Actor
Joni Tackette
11.2025 - 11.2025Read More
St. Louis Community College
Associate of Arts from Culinary
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